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Microsoft adds bot bouncer to Teams meetings

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Teams that lets meeting hosts control which bots can join. The tool allows ISVs to register their bots so they are automatically admitted, while unapproved bots are blocked. This aims to reduce meeting disruptions from unauthorized automated participants.

Meridian48 take
The feature is a practical fix for a growing problem, but its effectiveness depends on how well Microsoft manages the bot verification process.
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